The Why, How, and Cost of a Roof Lifting Project

Adding space through new construction is costly. Zoning regulations, new taxes, and finding land to build on takes time and money. Relocating to a larger home or building is another option, but again, costs can add up quickly.

There is another option.

Increase the square footage within your existing footprint by raising the roof. A roof lifting project utilizes your existing roof and raising it the desired height, followed by reattaching and securing the support columns. Building owners across the country are choosing roof raising as a fast, affordable way double or triple the cubic space of their building.

Why Lift a Roof?

Roof raising is normally done for commercial buildings, especially warehouses with lower ceiling height. By raising the roof, you can double or even triple the height and usable storage space in your building. This is done in a safe manner that reduces downtime and without the waste that a new construction project would entail.

Whether you need an additional foot or 25 feet, a roof raising project can give you the headroom your operation needs. You can also raise the roof of a home or residential structure to add more square footage to your home.

Benefits of Roof Raising Project

If you’re considered raising your property’s roof, here are some benefits you might want to consider:

Maximize your building’s functional space without increasing its footprint on the property

Quickly modernize an outdated warehouse, office, or home with additional height space

Avoid paying more taxes that accompany new construction

Raising a roof does not require significant demolition, which minimizes costs and disruption

Increase marketability of your commercial space, so you can find better tenants

We rely on advanced hydraulic roof lifting equipment to raise a roof one inch at a time.

How Do You Lift a Roof?

Raising a roof smoothly requires the right equipment and expertise. At Wolfe, we have both. We use a state-of-the-art Unified Jacking Machine that lifts the roof evenly and avoids placing unnecessary stress to its structure. A roof can be lifted 1 inch up to several stories.

‘How Much Is This Going To Cost?’

This is usually one of the first questions we receive. The cost really depends on two things:

The size and shape of the roof

How high the roof is being lifted

It is usually less expensive to lift a roof to increase a building’s space than through other methods. We encourage you to contact us so we may gather more information and create a detailed, custom estimate for you.